Flower Pot ／ Yokohama City
TL;DR
Flower Pot is classified as "Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Resources / Oversized Garbage" in Yokohama City. Fee: Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen).
- 1 Ceramic or unglazed clay pots: wrap them in newspaper or similar, write the item name on them, and put them out on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week, the same day as Burnable Garbage)
- 2 Plastic pots: put them in a transparent or semi-transparent bag whose contents can be clearly seen and put them out on the Plastic Resources collection day (once a week)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Resources / Oversized Garbage
Pickup Day
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Fee
Free (when put out as oversized garbage: 200 yen)
Booking
Depends on size
See the steps below and the official site
Details & How-to
02Flower Pot is classified as Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Resources / Oversized Garbage.
Disposal Steps
- Ceramic or unglazed clay pots: wrap them in newspaper or similar, write the item name on them, and put them out on the Non-burnable Garbage collection day (twice a week, the same day as Burnable Garbage)
- Plastic pots: put them in a transparent or semi-transparent bag whose contents can be clearly seen and put them out on the Plastic Resources collection day (once a week)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Items 50cm or longer are Oversized Garbage
- Soil from the pot goes out as Non-burnable Garbage (put it in small bags)
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Yokohama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Yokohama City
Kanagawa
Dept.
Resource Recycling Bureau Operations Division
📞 045-671-3819 / Weekdays 8:45-17:15
Official
Official website
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Category
Non-burnable Garbage / Plastic Resources / Oversized Garbage
Official Sources
Primary Source
Official Website
city.yokohama.lg.jp
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Last verified: 2026-10-05
Disclaimer
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